What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
They are my favorite caps. I have the white and mint side-print versions, and I have been expecting these for a long time. They are not the thickest things in the world, but they have the best texture in my opinion. Larger granules instead of small like Vortex. They also have the most satisfying sound of any caps I have tried. The profile is close to Cherry, which means they feel even more solid and stable. Something about these keycaps feel different than any other set I have tried, they feel somehow, more dense than other caps. Like the plastic is more tightly compacted in molding, it is a very good thing.
For the money, I think these are the best caps on the market (I picked up my white set for $28 on /r/mechmarket).
My only issue with this drop is that you can buy these right now for only about a dollar more and have them shipped to you in a week and not have to wait a month and a half. For anyone interested in that (or interested in pressuring MD to work the price down a bit) they are available here: https://www.mechanicalkeyboards.co.id/products/detail/varmilo-black-on-black-pbt-dye-sublimated-keycap-set
Edit: the ones in the link also do not have the VA/VB87m media control side print.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/41dh9d/buying_varmilo_black_on_black_pbt_dye_sublimated/cz1smc3